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Rishikesh
India · DED
Yoga on the Ganges where it leaves the Himalaya.
About
Rishikesh or Hrishikesh is a municipal corporation and tehsil of the Dehradun district of the Indian state Uttarakhand. It is situated on the right bank of the Ganges river and is a pilgrimage town for Hindus associated with famous sages and yogis. There are numerous temples and ashrams built along the banks of the river. Nicknamed the "Gateway to the Garhwal Himalayas", Rishikesh is a vegetarian-only and alcohol-free city. The city has hosted the International Yoga Festival annually on the first week of March since 1999, giving it the nickname of Yoga Capital of the World.
Source: Wikipedia — Rishikesh (CC BY-SA)
Known for
- affordability · world class
- hiking · world class
- nature · world class
- water sports · world class
- sightseeing · excellent
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Weather through the year
- Jan65°F5d wet
- Feb72°F4d wet
- Mar82°F4d wet
- Apr92°F3d wet
- May95°F7d wet
- Jun96°F12d wet
- Jul89°F26d wet
- Aug87°F26d wet
- Sep87°F16d wet
- Oct85°F2d wet
- Nov77°F1d wet
- Dec68°F1d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
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Private Walking Tour in RishikeshFrom $18 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Pottery in Rishikesh A Healing Clay ExperienceFrom $22 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Kaflani Day Hike - MussoorieFrom $16 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
School Boy WalkFrom $10 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Kuari Pass Trek- 8 DaysFrom $2,000 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport (DED), about 8.9 mi away.
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